We are seeking a Risk, Health & Safety Manager (M/F/X) to ensure that all activities of Kronospan companies are conducted in full compliance with applicable legislative requirements, codes of practice, and industry guidance.
This role encompasses two primary areas of responsibility: Health & Safety Management and Fire Protection. Your key responsibilities will include:
Health & Safety Management
- Establish and maintain ISO 45001 standards, developing and implementing robust safety management systems across all operations;
- Serve as the primary technical authority for managers, providing expert guidance and support on all health and safety matters, including:
- Plant design and safe operational procedures,
- Identification and remediation of unsafe conditions and practices,
- Development and implementation of safe systems of work,
- Specification of appropriate personal protective equipment,
- Leadership of accident prevention programmes,
- Identify and engage competent external organisations to address specialist risk requirements;
- Ensure all Kronospan companies maintain full compliance with legislative requirements, codes of practice, and applicable guidance;
- Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of company health and safety policies, identifying and escalating improvement opportunities to senior management;
- Maintain ISO 45001 certification status;
- Conduct thorough investigations of all workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Fire Protection
- Maintain current knowledge of all applicable local fire legislation and ensure site compliance;
- Ensure all firefighting equipment is fully operational and properly maintained;
- Organise and complete external audits (VdS) as required by the Fire Insurer;
- Drive completion of all actions identified in Fire Insurance audits;
- Obtain and implement current VdS standards for testing and maintenance of fire equipment, benchmarking site performance accordingly;
- Conduct annual reviews of the site Risk Assessment document and submit to Group Risk Consultants;
- Conduct fire investigations on site, prepare comprehensive reports, and submit to Group Risk Consultants;
- Maintain and manage the site Fire Alarm System in full compliance with current legislation;
- Deliver monthly reports to Group Risk Management and senior management;
- Oversee inspections of all fire protection facilities (weekly, monthly, and as required) with rigorous attention to detail;
- Liaise with third-party contractors during planned shutdown and critical maintenance programmes;
- Plan and organise external and internal audits;
- Promote a strong fire prevention culture across the site.
Are you our next match? Here is what we are looking for:
- A senior position for a senior profile (minimum 5 years of experience as H&S Manager),
- Be willing to work on your own and with your team,
- Excellent communicator,
- Excellent organization,
- Previous experience in an industrial company required,
- Strong experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Spark Detection Suppression, Sprinkler Systems, Gas Suppression Systems,
- Fluent in English and in German (mandatory),
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of performance.
Check off these boxes? Let's talk, send us your application!